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General
Information
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ORGANISERS
AND
SCOPE
OF
THE
FAIR
The
Lagos
International
Trade
Fair
is
organized
by
the
Lagos
Chamber
of
Commerce
&
Industry.
The
Fair
which
is
staged
with
the
support
and
co-operation
of
the
Federal
and
State
Governments
covers
all
aspects
of
business
and
economic
activities
in
Nigeria.
It
offers
a
unique
exposition
for
manufacturers,
suppliers,
buyers
and
users
of a
wide
range
of
goods
and
services
as
well
as
opportunities
for
investment
and
trade
promotion.
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VENUE
The
Fair
takeS
place
at
the
Lagos
International
Trade
Fair
Complex,
Lagos-Badagry
Expressway
in
Lagos,
Nigeria
with
a
total
exhibition
space
of
over
530,000m
(53
Hectares)
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DATE
The
Fair
normally
stage
from
the
first
Friday
to
second
Sunday
in
the
month
of
November
every
year.
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OBJECTIVES
OF
THE
FAIR
The
main
objectives
of
the
Fair
are
to:
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Promote revitalisation and diversification ofthe Nigerian economy;
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Promote Nigeria's non-oil exports;
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Promote accelerated development of commerce and industry;
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Promote Made-in-Nigeria products;
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Promote agriculture and agro-based industry;
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Spotlight the evolution of Nigeria's trade with the outside world;
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Direct attention to the role of private sector in the Nigerian economy; and
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Indicate prospects for foreign and local private investments in strategic areas.
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TARGET
AUDIENCE
It
is
anticipated
that
the
Fair
will
attract
over
1,500,000
visitors
from
within
and
outside
the
Country
including
businessmen,
investors,
consumers,
top
government
officials
and
representatives
of
Nigerias
important
trading
houses
and
those
seeking
joint-venture
partnerships.
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PARTICIPATION
IS
OPEN
TO
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Business
Organisations
in
Nigeria;
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Overseas
Organisations
and
Governments;
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ECOWAS
Member
States;
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Diplomatic
Missions
and
Trade
Representatives;
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Federal
and
State
Government
owned
Companies;
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Agencies
and
Parastatals;
and
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Research
and
Educational
Institutions.
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WHY
YOU
SHOULD
EXHIBIT
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Lagos is the gate-way and commercial nerve centre of Nigeria. With over 120 million people, Nigeria is the largest market in Africa. Lagos is the hub of Nigeria's business and economic activities as well as the main port of entry.
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The Fair is an important regular business development aimed at special audience including professionals, businessmen and investors.
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The Fair is for Nigerian enterprises seeking wider access to internal markets and international companies and investors seeking joint-venture partners and markets for intermediate and capital goods in Nigeria and the ECOWAS community.
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THE
EXHIBITS
In
line
with
the
countrys
development
priorities,
special
emphasis
will
be
given
to
products
and
services
in
the
following
sectors:
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Agriculture and Food production
Crop production and seed multiplication
Irrigation
Handling/Storage/Processing equipment and machines
Livestock
Fishing
Primary food preservation and processing
Food Beverages New products
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Building Construction materials and systems
Building Materials
Building and Civil Engineering plants
Construction equipment
Sewage and water treatment plants and systems
Town planning and environmental sanitation
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Industrial & Production machinery including:
Consumer goods production plants and machinery
Materials handling & Storage Equipment
Metal working Equipment
Machine Tools
Woodworking Machinery
Maintenance Equipment.
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Oil, Gas and Petro-chemical
Exploration and Production
Refining and Marketing
Petro-chemical Products e. g. fertilizers, carbon black, fibres, resins and plastics
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Mining and Energy
Mining Equipment
Electrical Equipment
Power Generation/Distribution
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Transport/Aviation
Passenger vehicles
Heavy duty trucks and vehicles
Automotive components and spare parts
Aircraft, Airport Equipment
Railway and Ports Engineering Components
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Telecommunications
Communication Equipment
Electronics
Telephones
Internet and Fax
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Business Equipment and Data Processing Systems
Business and Accounting Machines
Computer and Data processing Machines
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Training and Education
Educational Systems and Equipment
Scientific and Medical Teaching Equipment
Engineering & Technical Teaching Equipment
Sports & Recreational Equipment
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Healthcare and Safety Equipment
Hospital Equipment
Medication
Safety and Protective Clothing
Fire Protection and Fire Fighting Equipment
Security Systems
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Banking and Finance Services
Commercial and Merchant Banking Services
Development Finance
Money and Capital Market
Insurance
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Scientific/Technology Break-throughs
Research Findings
Science Innovations
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APPLICATION
Exhibitors
can
apply
online
and
make
payment
online
they
can
also
download
the
Application
Form
for
participation
or
pick
the
Application
Form
at
the
Lagos
Chamber
Office
located
at
1,
Idowu
Taylor
Street,
Victoria
Island,
Lagos
Nigeria.
Application
should
be
completed
and
returned
with
the
appropriate
fee
to
reach
the
Organiser
or
its
officially
appointed
Agents
on
or
before
September
30.
Application
forms
can
also
be
obtained
from
all
Nigerian
Diplomatic
and
Consular
Missions
abroad,
the
Federal
and
State
Ministries
of
Commerce
and
also
at
the
Secretariats
of
all
the
Chambers
of
Commerce
in
Nigeria.
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PUBLICITY
a) A
special
publicity
programme
will
be
mounted
in
collaboration
with
our
Publicity
Consultants
and
will
include:
Press
advertisements
and
editorial
coverage;
Press
releases,
Press
Conference
and
briefs;
Radio
and
TV
interview
and
coverage;
Posters
and
visual
materials;
Exhibition
Catalogue
Exhibition
Press
Review
and
Exhibition
Press
Supplement
Exhibitors
and
Advertisers
who
wish
to
subscribe
to
any
of
the
above
should
contact
the
Director
Trade
Promotion.
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CONSTRUCTION
OF
STANDS
Exhibitors
who
construct
stands
using
more
space
than
the
area
allocated
to
them
shall
be
surcharged
for
the
additional
space.
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EXHIBITION
CONTRACTOR
Information
on
the
construction
of
Stands
can
be
obtained
from:
The
Director,
Trade
Promotion,
Lagos
Chamber
of
Commerce
&
Industry.
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OFFICIAL
CLEARING
&
FORWARDING
AGENTS
FOR
THE
FAIR.
List
of
accredited
Clearing
and
Forwarding
Agents
for
the
Fair
can
be
obtained
from:
The
Director,
Trade
Promotion,
Lagos
Chamber
of
Commerce
&
Industry
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RELATED
LINKS
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International
Trade
Fair
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